Summit Snow Updates: 2 Jack-Knifed Tractor Trailers

SUMMIT, NJ — As predicted, heavy snow has moved into the area. The snow has covered roads and is only expected to continue for several hours. Forecasters say since it is a heavy, wet snow, it could cause widespread power outages just days after Friday's storm knocked out electricity for thousands.

Here are the latest impacts the storm is having in the Summit area:

• As of 6:42 p.m., there's a downed tree on I-78 westbound ramp to Exit 43 - CR 655/Diamond Hill Rd in Berkeley Heights Twp. Ramp closed and detoured.
• As of 6:41 p.m., there's a jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-78westbound area of Exit 43 - CR 655/Diamond Hill Rd in Berkeley Heights Twp. Right lane blocked 45-50 minute delay.
• As of 5:26 p.m., West End Rd. is impassable with tree down. Avoid area. Shelter inside, police report.
• As of 5:03 p.m., Butler Parkway from River Road to Morris Avenue is closed, tree down, road blocked.
• As of 4:42 p.m., Avoid Oak Ridge Avenue due to falling trees and branches. Dangerous situation, police report.
• As of 4:19 p.m., Prospect Street is between Morris and Tulip. Road is impassable due to numerous trees down. Avoid the area, very dangerous, police report.
• As of 4:15 p.m., Lorraine Place is impassable due to a live wire in the roadway. Do not approach vicinity of wires. Stay off roads, police report.
• As of 3:52 p.m., there's a downed tree on US 22 westbound at Glenside Avenue in Scotch Plains Twp. All lanes closed and detoured.
• As of 3:41 p.m., there's a downed tree on I-78 westbound area of East of Exit 50 - CR 630/Vaux Hall Rd in Union Twp. Right lane closed.
• As of 3:04 p.m., there's a downed tree on I-78 local lanes eastbound Exit 52 - Garden State Parkway in Union Twp. Right lane blocked, according to nj511.org.
• Service is suspended on all NJ TRANSIT bus routes after 4:30 p.m. Cross-honoring is in effect for rail, bus and private carriers and light rail service Wednesday.
• As of 3 p.m., Summit EMS crews standing by for the City of Summit.
• As of 2:55 p.m., Sunset Drive is closed and impassable due to a live power line in the roadway. Avoid the area. Springfield Avenue is also closed between Park Avenue and Edgewood Road.
• Summit Police are advising residents to stay off the roadways as of 2:30 p.m.
• Due to the expected winter storm, curbside recycling is rescheduled for Friday. Trash pickup will resume on Thursday and continuing through Saturday until all household trash is collected.
• 33 Summit residents are without power as of 2:40 p.m. with an estimated restoration by 11:30 pm. Wednesday, according to JCP&L.
• Mayor Nora Radest’s office hours for Wednesday night at City Hall have been canceled.
• As of 2:19 p.m, there's a disabled vehicle on the Garden State Parkway northbound Exit 142B - I-78 West in Hillside Twp. Exit ramp closed until further notice., according to nj511.org.
• Union County residents are strongly advised to stay off the roads, to help reduce the chance of accidents, enable emergency responders to get through, and enable snow plows to operate more effectively.
• Residents should also ensure that emergency supplies are at hand including food, water, flashlights, first aid kits and any needed medicines or medical equipment. Make sure that cell phones are charged and get fresh batteries for portable radios.
• Home delivered meals and congregate meals are both suspended.
• The Union County Paratransit System will be available only for medical trips and the Route 22 Shuttle.
• The ASK senior outreach event at the Linden Public Library is cancelled. Visit the county website, ucnj.org, for other ASK events in March.
• The Wednesday Sheriff’s sale is cancelled.
• The “Branches Against Bullying” event is cancelled.
• Warinanco Sports Center, Trailside Museum and the Watchung Stables will all be closed.

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(Image via Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad)

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